What is the Supplementary Vote (SV)?
The SV system requires voters to rank their two favourite candidates in order of preference, which is then used to elect a single winner via two rounds of vote counting.
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What is the Additional Member System (AMS)?
The Additional Member System, or AMS, is a mixed electoral system. The aim of this electoral system is to achieve a more proportional parliament, while retaining direct representation from local members of parliament.
Who Can I Vote For?
Who you vote for in an election can be influenced by who the candidates are in your local area. While they might belong to a political party, it is likely they’ll have their own...
What is a Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC)?
“The role of a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is to be the voice of the people in policing, and to hold the Chief Constable to account for how he/she discharges their functions. The...
What is the Scottish Parliament?
What is the Scottish Parliament? In 1997, a referendum saw 74% of voters backed the creation of a Scottish Parliament. A year later, in 1998, the Scotland Act was passed by the Westminster Parliament,...
What Happens If You Don’t Vote?
If you don’t vote you have not shown preference for anyone standing in the election, or any side in a referendum campaign. Your vote will not be counted for either side or directly effect the result.
Behind the Scenes: 2019 General Election
During this election, I hope to write a weekly blog or update to show what happens behind the scenes of a local authority. I will say this is just the authority I work for,...
What is a General Election?
General Elections are an opportunity for the public to elect a Member of Parliament to represent their constituency in Parliament. Members of the public decide who to vote for by considering a number of factors including; each political party’s manifesto promises, or the...
Why Should I Vote in the General Election?
Voting is just one way to have your say about how the UK is being run, if you’re wondering why you should get involved this is the article for you!
